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The residue testing market is expected reflect a steady development at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period (2019-2029). As per a report published by Future Market Insight, increasing need for a specialized diet and contaminant-free packaged food is expected to push growth of the residue testing market.

Lack of awareness concerning the significance of residue testing amongst crop producers particularly in underdeveloped countries might restrict the market growth.

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Key Takeaways ofthe Residue Testing Market Study

Regionally, Europeaccounts for leading share in the worldwide residue testing market. On theother hand, increasing food requirement is likely to allow the APEJ market todisplay a higher pace of growth throughout the assessment period, said a lead analyst at FMI.

Strict RegulationsEnforced to Ensure Food Safety to Boost Market Growth

Strict foodand safety regulations inflicted to control food contamination and assurebetter food safety would fuel the residue testing market. Additionally, foodprocessing sectors are utilizing advanced technologies to join together withfood safety policies. This would have a positive influence on the worldwidemarket. For example, chromatography is one of the majorly employed methods totest the existence of any residue in food. Also, the food sector is nowutilizing several technologies to discover contaminants in food that can beheavy metals, toxins, pesticides, pathogens, allergens, and any other residue.

Various nations have these regulations carried out to determine the exercise of harmful pesticides, for example, in North America and Europe, the usage of pesticides is extremely regulated. These regions, as a result, offer lucrative growth prospects for the residue testing market.

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Residue Testing Market: Vendors Insights

A few of theforemost participants functioning in the residue testing market are EUROLAB,Microbac Laboratories, Inc., CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and Prevention,VICAM LP, AsureQuality Laboratories, Neogen Corporation, Charm Sciences Inc.,IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Bureau Veritas S.A., Silliker Inc., Intertek Groupplc., ALS Limited, and Eurofins Scientific.

On account of growing competition, directing concentration on research and development exercises and progressed technologies. Their development strategies are moreover assisted by agreements among them and local participants. These companies are mainly centering on catering to changing customer preference all over different applications. Additionally, mergers & acquisition stays a trendy strategy amid market participants. Companies mean to increase their regional impression via strategic collaborations.

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Kelly Ripa is opening up about her eating habits. The Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost is the latest star to participate in Harpers Bazaars Food Diaries series in which she revealed everything she eats in a day.

The first thing Ripa, 49, does each morning is take a glass of water and mix it with a powder made of greens in order to alkaline her digestive system. Next in the drink department is a cup of coffee blended with ghee, followed by vitamins.

Believe it or not, the popular television personality doesnt actually eat any food until after she hosts Live with Ryan Seacrest each morning. I dont have any, sort of, chewing food before I talk on the air, she explained. When were finished, what I will have is a green apple, cut up, and then I take two tablespoons of almond butter and a teaspoon of cinnamon. I blend it all together, I put the apples in there and then I eat that like a porridge, if you will. That is my first chewable food of the day.

While most people consider lunch their second meal of the day, Ripa said hers is more of a brunch, because her morning schedule is such that her lunches often occur very early in the day. I eat lunch at such a weird hour, she noted. Its really like a breakfast/lunch.

Her hybrid meal of choice? A big salad with with microgreens, avocado and toasted nuts on top.

When it comes to dinner, the All My Children alum eats a smaller version of her midday staple salad and sticks to seasonal vegetables with a plant-based protein. Her favorites include grilled or fried tofu and tahini. Drinks however, are off the table, since Ripa revealed in January 2020 that she gave up alcohol the previous year.

Given her healthy eating regimen, its no surprise that Ripa doesnt exactly buy into the whole cheat meal philosophy. I try not to have that many cheat meals, because cheat meals leads to a cheat lifestyle, she shared. At my age now, I find that it takes too much effort to get ready, so I just stay ready.

However, that doesnt mean the Hope and Faith alum doesnt indulge from time to time. On my birthday will I have cake? Of course, Im not a monster, she quipped. At Christmas do I eat cookies? Yes, Im a human being.

Continued Ripa: What I will indulge in is, like, a delicious chocolate-covered almond or chocolate-covered cashew so I still feel like theres something healthy in there.

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At 43, Kerry Washington is looking better than everbut its not by accident. The Little Fires Everywhere star told Allure that exercise is part of her everyday life. I love to work out. Its really important to me; its part of the culture of my family, she said.

But when it comes to food, Washington is all about balance. In general in life I try to live it, not diet, she previously told People. I think thats hard when youre restricting a lot. So I try to take it easy on a daily basis and do whats going to make me feel good.

You guessed it: That includes tons of fruits and veggies. Heres a snapshot of how Washington approaches her daily diet.

One of Washingtons personal trainers, Nonna Gleyzer, told Shape that the actress has always been an extremely healthy eater.

She eats a lot of vegan products, with little clean meals throughout the day, she explained, adding that the star focuses on lean proteins and veggies.

Washington also told ELLE that shes also really into juices and smoothies, particularly from Kim Snyder. The celebrity nutritionist is known for her recipes, like this Glowing Green Smoothie, which is packed with spinach, celery, lemon juice, cilantro, and more. I try to keep it consistent year-round, Washington said.

Is there anything coconut cant do? You can cook with it, slather it onto dry hair, and even use it to remove makeup. Washington swears by it to stay hydrated, according to her trainer. She loves coconut water, which gives her potassium and important electrolytes, Gleyzer told Shape. With the long hours she works, theres really no room for her to play around. She needs to be in the best shape every single day, and she definitely is.

Youll often notice a glass of wine in Washingtons hand as she stars as Olivia Pope in Scandal. But the actress told ELLE its always grape juice in her cup, because she would never be able to remember the two-page monologues otherwise.

Im also not a drinker. I love a drink occasionally, but I wouldnt be able to handle it. You see one sip, but I have to drink three cups to get the scene done, she said. I tend to be a when in Rome drinker. With that, she doesnt particularly have a favorite beverage. When Im traveling, I drink what they have there or Ill get a special cocktail.

Instead, Washington focuses on drinking lots of water. The things my mother always stressed were to drink a lot of water and get a lot of rest, which I used to roll my eyes at, she told Oprah Magazine. Now I think shes a genius. Health and wellness really are the sources of beauty.

Well, dont we all! Apparently, Washington saves room on her menu for some sweetness. The Little Fires Everywhere star previously told Glamour that shes a fan of Sprinkles Cupcakes and Elenis Cookies.

Elenis cookies are like the crack of cookies, she told the magazine, adding that she once sent them to her Scandal castmates while they were filming. In fact, the day that I brought Elenis cookies, we were shooting in downtown L.A. and there was a robbery and a shoot-out downstairs at the store below our set, and we were like, They heard we have crack! We were only kidding about the crack in the cookies! she jokingly recalled.

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This guidance provides recommendations to industry regarding postmarketing adverse event reporting for drugs, biologics, medical devices, combination products,2 and dietary supplements during a pandemic. FDA anticipates that during a pandemic, industry and FDA workforces may be reduced because of high employee absenteeism while reporting of adverse events3 related to widespread use of medical products indicated for the treatment or prevention of the pathogen causing the pandemic may increase. The extent of these possible changes is unknown. This guidance discusses FDAs intended approach to enforcement of adverse event reporting requirements for medical products and dietary supplements during a pandemic. FDA believes this approach will make it possible for firms with reporting responsibilities to focus their limited resources on the following types of reports:

reports related to medical products indicated for the treatment or prevention of the pathogen causing the pandemic

You can submit online or written comments on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR 10.115(g)(5))

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All written comments should be identified with this document's docket number: FDA-2008-D-0610.

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Protein-rich diet: This egg salad is a great way to fill up on proteins.

Highlights

What do you love the most about salads? In addition to its role in healthy and sustainable weight-loss, we love the fact how it does not take much time and effort to put together a salad. You can throw in your favourite fruits and veggies, toss it all up in your favourite dressing, some herbs and spices to elevate the flavour- and you are good to go! It is a myth that salads are always bland and boring, and it is also not entirely correctto say that salad is the healthiest thing you can have in the day. Everything depends upon the ingredients you choose. If you choose flavourful, fresh veggies, you would not find your salad boring. Similarly, if you cut down on fatty ingredients like creamy mayonnaise, bacon, extra cheese shavings and fried croutons, you can make your salad much healthier.

(Also Read:Street Food Of India: Craving Vada? Here Are 5 Quick And Easy Vada Recipes To Try At Home)

If you are trying to lose weight or gain muscle, it is a good idea to sneak in more protein to your diet. Consuming protein-rich foods helps induce satiety. If you are feeling full, there are fewer chances of you inching closer to high-calorie foods, thereby preventing weight gain. Protein also helps check cravings. We have a quick high-protein salad you can make in a matter of few minutes. This salad is made without any mayonnaise and the star ingredient here is the egg. Did you know, egg is touted as the best bio-available source of protein out there. In other words, it is very easy for our body to assimilate protein from eggs.

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Egg is touted as the best bio-available source of protein

Here's the recipe of boiled egg salad for protein diet. Try it at home and let us know how you liked it.

2 Boiled eggs, chopped1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper tsp red chilly flakes tsp lemon juice1 tsp olive oilHalf cup of boiled green beans, chopped cup of tomatoes, choppedCoriander leaves, as needed

1. In a bowl take eggs, beans and tomatoes.2. Now add olive oil, black pepper, red chilly flakes, salt and lemon juice. Give it a good mix.3. Add some coriander leaves on top for freshness. Serve it.

Try this salad at home to enhance your protein diet; you can also have it for a low-carb dinner.Let us know how you liked the recipe in the comments section below!

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KEY POINTS

The coronavirus outbreak, which was discovered in December of 2019, has spread exponentially and is now a global pandemic. Despite its rapid spread, however, there is still little known about the virus. Researchers are still deep in the study as to how the virus may have been transmitted and how to kill it or protect against it. In the meantime, people around the world are adjusting to the profound changes in their lives and adapt to new norms.

During these uncertain times, it is important to maintain good health and keep the mind active. Consuming a healthy diet regularly can help not only in maintaining good health but also boost the immune system. While there are numerous healthy diets out there that can help you achieve this, there is one. However, that may not help in protecting you against coronavirus despite claims. coronavirus keto diet Photo: MrsKallend - pixabay

Unfounded Claims

The coronavirus pandemic also gave birth to an outbreak of information on social media about diets that are supposed to fight off COVID-19 infections. Among the diet that is said to help boost your immune system and protect you against the coronavirus is the keto diet. Health experts and nutritionists were quick to refute such claims saying it will not provide you protection against COVID-19.

Dr. Grace Farhat, a food science and nutrition lecturer at Liverpool Hope University, said that keto diet is good for losing weight and not to protect you from coronavirus. Dr. Farhat made this statement in the light of the surge of social media posts claiming keto diet can ward off COVID-19.

She said that the keto diet principle is all about reducing the intake of carbohydrates and substituting it with fat. By doing so, the body goes into a metabolic state called ketosis. At this time, the body utilizes its fat reserves instead of using carbohydrates as an energy source. This helps the body get rid of fat.

A keto diet can limit carb intake between the ranges of 20 to 50 grams each day. While it has gained popularity over the years, particularly among those who wanted to lose weight, health experts dismiss its capability to protect anyone from the coronavirus.

Expert Opinion

Claims are being made by some sectors that say adopting a keto diet could boost the immune system and therefore prevent you from getting a coronavirus infection. Dr. Farhat, however, said that she is 100% sure there is no scientific proof showing ketosis can help ward off viruses in humans, particularly the coronavirus. More than ever, you need to be discerning about medical claims being posted on social media.

A study conducted by Yale School of Medicine scientists has suggested that a ketogenic diet may provide you some degree of protection from flu. According to lead author Akiko Iwasaki, they found that ketosis in mice can boost particular immune cells and enhanced the protective mucus in the lungs. Researchers noted that a keto diet might provide you a practical avenue toward alleviating or preventing influenza disease.

Dr. Farhat, however, said that there is a huge difference between mice and humans. She expressed concern about the likelihood of a huge number of people joining the keto bandwagon because of this. She also said that while this study on mice showed promising results unless proven in humans, such bold claims about the diet should be avoided.

Keto Diet Will Not Protect You From Coronavirus

According to Dr. Farhat, ketosis creates acidic substances known as ketones. Having too many ketones in your bloodstream may damage your kidneys and liver. The keto diet has the capability of overloading the kidneys because there is excessive protein.

She says that the important thing to note is that keto diets deprive your body of carbohydrates, which is required for your daily energy use. Dr. Farhat suggested instead to consume a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables and to stay fully hydrated during self-isolation.

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Competing Designs?

The river-cleaning project is part of The Ocean Cleanup's overall goal to reduce the amount of trash in the ocean. CEO Boyan Slat founded the organization in 2013 to create an open-ocean device that would remove all plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in five years. After many iterations and much media attention and criticism from scientists, a 160-meter (525-foot) test design collected and retained ocean plastic for the first time in October last year.

Over the course of the project, many scientists encouraged the organization to focus its efforts on rivers, where they said a cleanup device would be more effective. TOC took heed in 2015, when it began developing the Interceptor.

The Interceptor is powered by solar panels atop its white exterior shell. Each device's unique number is painted on one of its long sleek sides, facing to the banks of the river. At water level, a long waste barrier protrudes upstream, allowing the force of the current to push trash toward the device's mouth. There, a conveyor belt lifts debris out of the water and deposits it onto a platform inside the device that shuttles trash to one of six dumpsters. Once the containers are full, a local team takes them to shore to be emptied.

The latest Interceptor design can extract 50,000 kilograms (110,000 pounds) of plastic per day double that under "optimal conditions" and can hold 50 cubic meters (1,770 cubic feet) of garbage, according to TOC's website. The prototype in Jakarta has about one-fourth to one-fifth that capacity, and holds the trash in small crates instead of dumpsters. As a result, it needs to be maintained and emptied more frequently.

During the Interceptor's splashy unveiling event last October in Rotterdam, Slat called it the first "integrated system that you can bring anywhere in the world and install within days."

That's just not so, according to John Kellett, founder and president of Clearwater Mills LLC. In 2014, Kellett installed a device called the Waterwheel Powered Trash Interceptor in the Jones River in Baltimore, Maryland. This device, dubbed "Mr. Trash Wheel," uses booms to funnel trash to its mouth and a conveyor belt to lift trash out of the water. A key difference from TOC's Interceptor is that a water wheel powers the conveyor belt and solar-powered water pumps keep the wheel going when the current is weak. Due to its success, Baltimore now has three trash wheels, and Clearwater Mills is working in California, Texas and Panama to bring its design worldwide.

"They were aware of our efforts, experience and success when they developed their river device in secret and publicly dismissed it while borrowing heavily from our technology," Kellett told Mongabay of TOC.

In an email addressing these claims that Kellett shared with Mongabay, he informed TOC that Clearwater Mills had patented its device's design more than a decade ago. Kellett also told TOC that he thought their changes "make it more expensive, less effective and harder to maintain."

"We would love to see that the resources and efforts allocated to this global crisis are used effectively and that we are not duplicating efforts or working at cross purposes," he told Mongabay.

Worp acknowledged that the two devices share similar elements, but said TOC started its design from scratch. "It would be like saying one car is the same as all the others," he said. "We obviously know about the other systems that are out there, but we've really taken this from a different angle to find a scalable, high capacity, high efficiency solution."

According to Kellett, TOC has approached some of the organizations that Clearwater Mills is working with outside Baltimore to offer them an Interceptor instead. Worp denied this, and told Mongabay that his team doesn't see any other solutions as competitive.

Getting the Public Involved in Trash

For both organizations, finding a solution to river pollution goes beyond the cleanup devices.

"They're providing an opportunity to educate the public and inspire people to become part of the solution," Kellett said of the three devices his company deployed in Baltimore, which have spurred countless local environmental activities and educational programs.

According to Worp, several school groups have visited the Interceptor prototype in Jakarta. Community engagement is important to The Ocean Cleanup because it ultimately relies on local organizations to operate and maintain the devices.

Some scientists are skeptical about TOC's goal of targeting so many rivers in vastly different parts of the world. Andrew Gray, a hydrologist at the University of California, Riverside, studies small mountainous watersheds that expel a large amount of sediment to the ocean during strong storms. These storms can be destructive to any man-made device, he said.

"[These storms] that are probably discharging most of the plastics, are the kinds of events that you're not going to have a trash boom up because the hydrodynamics are far too aggressive," he said.

Gray also said the Interceptor would need to be incredibly versatile to accommodate a variety of river sizes.

Win Cowger, a graduate student in Gray's lab, pointed out the unpredictability of natural systems.

"Whenever you apply one solution one device to a broad range of ecosystems and a broad range of circumstances, it tends to have some implications that you might not have expected," he said.

Rainy Days in Jakarta

Early this year, Jakarta experienced one of its worst flooding disasters in recent years. Torrential rain, with a record-breaking intensity, showered Greater Jakarta for almost 16 hours through New Year's Eve and into New Year's Day. Most of the city's rivers flooded their surroundings. The Interceptor was found damaged after its waste barrier broke loose.

The water volume in the Cengkareng drain increased significantly, but never overflowed its banks, according to Muhammad Khusen, the leader of a waste-collecting worker group in the subdistrict where the Interceptor is located. He said it was the river's strong current that damaged the device's waste barrier, but TOC engineers were able to repair it the following day.

When Mongabay visited the device a few weeks later, in February, the rains were constant, albeit less intense than at the start of the year. While the Interceptor was undamaged, waste had piled up on the barrier and clogged up the device's opening.

Workers were using long poles to try to break up the clog, which included a lot of large organic material like branches, bamboo and banana tree trunks, and feed the debris bit by bit into the Interceptor.

A team of three workers has been assigned to collect the trash and maintain the device every day, Khusen said. But on the day of Mongabay's visit, he had to call in reinforcements. As many as 10 workers were on hand throughout the afternoon to help clean up the collected debris after an earlier attempt failed to get much done. When the workers went home at 3 p.m., only about 20 percent of the trapped debris had been taken out.

Workers and officials told Mongabay it was impractical to collect all of the trapped debris, largely because of the configuration of the device. For instance, Khusen said the waste-trapping barrier was so thin that his crew couldn't stand on it to push or pull the debris into the device's mouth. He said he preferred pontoon-style barriers they can stand on.

Another challenge is the 2-meter (6.6-foot) opening of the processor, which Khusen said is too small for large waste to freely pass. Sometimes, he said, he has to call in additional human resources to handle big items, like a sofa, spring bed, and even a dead cow that turned up.

"I thought this device was sophisticated," Khusen told Mongabay. "Apparently, there's still so much manual work needed. I'd say it still has a lot of shortfalls."

Lambas Sigalingging, head of operations at the North Jakarta water department, shared similar sentiments. Lambas said the device's lack of movement made it unsuitable for rivers in Jakarta that rarely have much current unless it rains.

"So, if we don't [actively] catch the debris, how is it going to clean itself? Meanwhile, the Interceptor is standing still," he told Mongabay in a phone interview. "This device would be effective, I think, if the current was strong."

Lambas said Jakarta's environment agency owns three waste-trapping barriers installed upstream from the Interceptor in the Cengkareng drain. His own team operates other devices in the city's rivers, including garbage-collecting boats made by the German company BERKY, excavators, and floating polyethylene barriers. Some of these needed less labor to operate than the Interceptor, he said.

Lambas said he has shared the challenges his team faces operating the Interceptor with The Ocean Cleanup team at meetings. But he said he hasn't seen much improvement to the device yet. According to Lambas, the device's trial run has been extended twice first until December and then until this April.

"But I must stress this with you: I'm not the one to say whether the Interceptor is effective or efficient," Lambas said. "I can't answer that because there's the [TOC] research team that assesses its efficiency and effectiveness."

Worp said the Interceptor is effective in the Cengkareng drain and has removed a large amount of trash that the booms upstream could not. He also told Mongabay that TOC is talking with operators in Jakarta to assess what happened during the heavy rains earlier this year, and that his team does respond to feedback from workers. For example, he said, TOC replaced labor-intensive collection bags with crates last year.

He also reiterated that the device in Jakarta is a prototype, and the lessons learned from it have led to adjustments to the second generation of Interceptors, such as the ability to accommodate larger debris loads.

However, he admitted the Interceptor will not suit every river. "It is definitely not the solution for all, and we will be looking at further solutions as we tackle more and more rivers going forward," he said.

According to TOC's website, the group is now coordinating with governments around the world to begin deploying Interceptors on a large scale.

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Malnourished people tend to be more prone to disease (Photo: Adobe. Do not use without permission)

In light of the ongoing global health concerns, wellness is top of mind for people around the world.

While one should never disregard their health, it is now more critical than ever to ensure we take care of ourselves and our loved ones.

Our bodies are naturally equipped to fight off disease, and while no one is invincible, we can significantly lower our risk of infection by strengthening our immune system.

At times like these - when our travel is impacted, major events are canceled, and the news fails to offer any glimmer of hope = it can seem like we dont have any control. But we do.

We can choose what goes into our bodies, and we have the power to protect ourselves in this way. Keep reading to learn how you can take control, strengthen your immune system, and remain strong and healthy through these uncertain times.

Humans are not defenseless. Our bodies are naturally equipped with a complex and powerful immune system to fend off disease.

Both to its credit and detriment, our immune system can be compromised depending on ones lifestyle. Treat your body right, and you can give your cells a fighting chance of fending off infections. Here are five basic steps to strengthen your system:

We get it - all of these are common sense practices that should be incorporated into any healthy lifestyle, but thats the key: a healthy lifestyle.

The immune system is based on the constant creation and death of cells. When we keep these cells in a steady state of health, we can take charge and defend our bodies to the best of our ability.

Those who can should exercise regularly(Photo: Adobe. Do not use without permission)

Professors at Harvard School of Public Health have noted that those who are malnourished - even micronutrient malnourished - tend to be more prone to disease.

Those in developing countries and the elderly tend to be most at risk, as these two populations either dont get enough food or decrease the variety in their diets, but young, affluent, and seemingly healthy people can also experience micronutrient malnourishment.

To function at full capacity, cells need the essential nutrients - not just carbs, proteins, and fats, but vitamins A-K, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, boron, and more.

The Standard American Diet - along with popular diet trends such as Keto and Paleo - relies on foods such as meat and dairy that are severely lacking in these micronutrients. Plant-based foods, on the other hand, tend to be extremely high in these essential nutrients that support healthy cell function. Think of it this way: when one consumes a dairy product, such as cows milk, they are likely opting out of a more nutrient-dense option, such as pea milk.

While its true dairy does contain some nutrients - mainly calcium, protein, potassium, and fortified vitamin D -it also contains harmful trans and saturated fats, artery-constricting cholesterol, natural bovine hormones that may stimulate unregulated cell growth (increasing the risk for hormone-dependent cancers), and inflammatory properties. When there are ample amounts of foods that offer the same nutrients without the side harmful side effects, there is no reason to consume dairy for the sake of meeting nutrition needs.

Dairy containsharmful trans and saturated fats, artery-constricting cholesterol, natural bovine hormones and inflammatory properties(Photo: Adobe. Do not use without permission)

In addition to micronutrients, antioxidants are key. These compounds are mostly found in plant foods and help fight inflammationthe nexus for disease. In fact, a whole foods, plant-based diet contains 64-times the amount of immunity-boosting antioxidants compared to a diet that includes meat and dairy. Cut out the antioxidant-depleted animal foods and incorporate these nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich plant foods into your diet.

Need help transforming these foods into meals? Start with this Chocolate Beet Magic Soup, Anti-Inflammation Recovery Smoothie, or this Mediterranean GoodBowl.

Inflammation is part of our immune systems toolkit. When we scrape our knee, break down our muscles via exercise, or become infected with a pathogen, the immune system triggers an inflammatory response to help the body heal.

Cells rush to the injury or infection site and work to destroy the pathogen or heal the wound. Temporary, or acute inflammation, is perfectly natural. You might experience some site-specific swelling, soreness, or redness, but it will go away within a few days.

Long-term, or chronic inflammation, however, can compromise your immune system.

Essentially, the immune system goes into overdrive, and over time it simply cannot keep up. Because chronic inflammation overtaxes the immune system, researchers have definitively stated that chronic inflammation is malignant and sets the stage for disease.

Certain foods are known to cause inflammation, and when one consumes these foods regularly, they can lead to chronic inflammation. Food should not be a stress to the body - it should be purely supportive and healing.

Dairy - from plain cows' milk to yogurt - is a highly inflammatory food. Researchers believe a number of its compounds trigger an inflammatory response, including its unbalanced ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s, high levels of trans and saturated fats, the sugar molecule D-galactose, and foreign compounds the human body doesn't recognize such as Neu5gc (a simple sugar molecule the human body does not make or need - thus mounting an immune response to fight this 'foreign invader').

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Coronavirus cases are spreading like anything and even the developed countries have failed to control it. The uncertainty about this virus and its spread are causing a big hurdle in eliminating the virus completely. But there is one thing that could help that is by eating healthy.

As you know, the human immune system fights against all pathogenic attacks and prevents from catching an infection. A research study shows that improved nutritional guide improves the function of the immune system.

A diet that is enriched with A, B, C, D, and E, and certain minerals such as iron, selenium, and zinc can help to fight against coronavirus infection.

Vitamin A- it improves the inner lining and structure of the skin as well as the gut. It also maintains the structure or respiratory system and acts as the first barrier in case of any foreign attack on the body. It is responsible for antibody production which could fight against the pathogens i.e. coronavirus in case of an infection.

The natural sources of vitamin A are eggs, nuts, whole grains, tofu, legumes, and cheese. Some vegetables such as pumpkin and carrots are loaded with a natural pigment called beta-carotene which is later on converted into vitamin A by the body.

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Vitamin B- vitamin B6, B9, and B12 are directly involved in immune response in case of a pathogenic attack. These vitamins produce and control the activity of Natural killers or NK cells. These NK cells attack the pathogens and initiate a process called apoptosis.

The natural sources of vitamin B6 and B9 include leafy vegetables, nuts, chicken, fruits, meat, and cereals. Vitamin B12 can be obtained from animal products such as meat and dairy products.

Vitamins C and Vitamin E- these vitamins help to prevent oxidative stress. This oxidative stress shows up whenever the body experiences an imbalanced level of free radicals an antioxidant inside the human body. The free radicals otherwise can cause damage to cell walls and internal inflammation, leading to a number of health complications. Adding vitamin C and vitamin E helps to prevent the body from oxidative stress buildup. These two produce cells that are a part of natural immunity i.e neutrophils, lymphocytes andphagocytes, all of which are helpful in case of a coronavirus attack.

The natural sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits, broccoli, berries, tomatoes, etc and vitamin E can be obtained from nuts, vegetable oils, and green veggies.

Vitamin D-is required to attack and kill the pathogens in case of microbial infection. The natural source of vitamin D is sunlight which allows the human body to yield this vitamin from various food sources i.e. dairy. In case someone has is suffering from a vitamin D deficiency, the only thing that could help is dietary supplements.

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Minerals (Iron, zinc, selenium)- all of these minerals are required by the body to perform its functions well. Iron, for example, helps to kill and eliminate pathogens from the body. It also helps in enzyme regulation. Zinc is required to maintain the structural integrity of all cellular linings. Zinc and selenium both could act as antioxidants and prevent oxidative damage.

The natural sources of iron are meat, legumes, grains. Zinc can be obtained from seafood sources, nuts and meats. Selenium is typically found in nuts and mushrooms.

All in all these nutrients are required for overall good health. In the events of the recent coronavirus outbreak, it is necessary to take care of your diet and make sure that one is eating a sufficient amount of these necessary vitamins and minerals. Pregnant women, children, and older adults are at a higher risk of coronavirus thus require special dietary guidelines to follow.

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The Best Foods to Eat During Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Diet and cancer are always confusing for a lot of us. When it comes to diet during ovarian cancer treatment, maintaining balance is key.

There havent been specific foods that have been shown to have more benefit than others, says Jessica Perreau, a family nurse practitioner at Texas Oncology in San Antonio. So we just recommend just a well-balanced diet overall.

Eating a well-balanced diet which includes a healthy combination of carbohydrates, proteins, fruits, vegetables, sugars, and fats will keep your body healthy overall, and in much better shape to tolerate your treatment.

Perreau does share several foods that can be smart to avoid or limit during ovarian cancer, including:

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There havent been specific foods that have been shown to have more benefit than others, says Jessica Perreau, a family nurse practitioner at Texas Oncology in San Antonio. So we just recommend just a well-balanced diet overall.

Perreau does share several foods that can be smart to avoid or limit during ovarian cancer, including:

Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.

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